Mission

Our mission is to proclaim the good news of Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) to the Jewish community and to provide a congregational home for Jewish believers and akin non-Jewish believers.

shabbat School

Ohev Yisrael’s Shabbat School program aims to provide a strong spiritual foundation in scripture, utilizing Messianic Jewish curricula for children from ages three through eighth grade. We provide a warm, nurturing environment by a staff of caring teachers. Instruction in Jewish culture, tradition, and history, as well as a love for the land of Israel are also part of our program.

In addition, we provide classes in Hebrew, leading to Bar/Bat Mitzvah training.

bar/bat mitzvah Training

Bar & Bat Mitzvah training is offered in two parts. Pre-B’nei Mitzvah training begins in Ohev’s Shabbat School where Messianic Jewish education and discipleship are emphasized. When the prospective Bar/Bat Mitzvah approaches the traditional age of adult accountability, private tutoring is provided to prepare the boy or girl for his or her future participatory role in the congregation’s Torah service. This includes reading from the Torah scroll, and delivering a d’rash, expositing the day’s parashah.

Israeli/Davidic Worship Dance

The Davidic Dance ministry at Ohev Yisrael is composed of men, women, and children who dance as an expression of praise and joy to God. The dance is based on Israeli dance steps, as well as the original choreography of Messianic Jewish believers. The dances range from slow and devotional to joyful and exuberant. Davidic Dance is an important part of worship service and special celebrations at Ohev Yisrael.

Sisterhood

Ohev’s ladies gather semi-annually for relationship building, inspirational events, and fun! We plan one outreach to both the Jewish Community and the Christian Community each meeting.

Intercessory Prayer Team

Ohev’s Intercessory Prayer Team is devoted to praying for the needs of the congregation and to encouraging a full and healthy prayer life among all of the congregation’s members. Although most prayer needs are communicated to team members via e-mail, the team meets for corporate prayer on every other Wednesday at 1:00pm, to which all congregants are invited.

Toddler Care

Ohev believes young families need time for refreshment. Toddler Care attendances are available during Shabbat Services starting at 10:00 a.m. to care for 18 months - 4 year olds. A good health policy governs a toddler’s admittance to the facility.

Discipleship/Mentoring

Discipleship is the process of learning the nature of God as exemplified in Yeshua the Messiah, and moving toward becoming more like Him. Ohev members are helped in this pursuit through educational offerings, chavurah (small group) experiences, and private mentoring and counseling.

oz’rim Service Teams

Oz’rim are helpers. Every member is encouraged to join one of the Oz’rim teams which have the privilege to serve one Shabbat out of every six in setting up and cleaning up, serving, bringing the Oneg Shabbat, and anything else that is needed for that day. He is greatest who is the greatest servant, and we invite all to join in the blessing.

d’var chayim Bookstore

D’var Chayim (Living Word) is Ohev Yisrael’s combination bookstore and gift shop. While relatively small compared to commercial counterparts, it features items of immediate interest to Messianic Jewish worshipers including a wide assortment of traditional Jewish, Messianic Jewish, and Christian resources that will enhance worship, prayer, and the study of God’s Word. Typical items are recorded messages, recorded music, books, and Judaica.

Outreach Planning Group

Messiah Yeshua exhorts us to be light and salt in the world in which we live. We accomplish this through emphasizing personal sharing in one-on-one situations with family, friends, and others brought into our spheres. We also use various events as a means to share the besorah(Good News) of Yeshua such as Jewish Feasts (e.g. Passover, Chanukah and Purim), musical concerts, youth events, etc.